Dr. Yue Ma
Overview
Dr. Yue Ma is an otolaryngologist who cares for patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders. She takes a multidisciplinary approach, working with speech-language pathologists, swallowing specialists and other relevant care providers, and is passionate about helping patients understand their conditions. Ma's research interests include swallowing disorders, regenerative medicine for larynx (voice box) disorders and ways to better measure larynx sensation. Ma earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed a residency in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She completed a fellowship in laryngology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Ma is a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and American Laryngological Association, which honored her with its young practitioner award.
Dr. Ma is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1725 Montgomery St., Suite 250, San Francisco, CA 94111
2330 Post St., Fifth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ma has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program
Dr. Patrick Ha is chief of the UCSF Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. His expertise in patient care covers the full scope of head and neck surgery, with a focus on thyroid and parathyroid surgery as well as endoscopic approaches to throat cancer surgery. Ha's research is currently focused on molecular changes that occur in adenoid cystic carcinoma of the salivary gland. Ha received an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, graduating with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then completed his residency training and a postdoctoral fellowship at the otolaryngology department of Johns Hopkins, along with advanced fellowship training in head and neck oncologic surgery. Ha serves on the editorial board of several medical journals, including Oral Oncology. He is the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Distinguished Professor in Head and Neck Cancer. Dr. Ha is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.
Head And Neck Medical Oncology Program
Dr. Alain Algazi is a specialist in medical treatment – such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy – for patients with head and neck cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid cancers and salivary gland cancers. He leads UCSF's program in medical therapy for head and neck cancers, and chairs the head and neck cancer research committee. In research, Algazi conducts clinical trials – studies that evaluate new therapies for head and neck cancers with an emphasis on approaches to improving the chances of long term remission in patients with incurable cancer using immunotherapy. He has also served the national study chair for clinical trials that give patients access to new medications and that provide new approaches of administering existing medications to improve their efficacy. Algazi earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at UCSF. Algazi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy for Cancer and American Association for Cancer Research. To reach Dr. Alain Algazi, please contact the head and neck medical oncology practice at (415) 353-9900. Dr. Algazi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Glioma.
Head And Neck Surgery Cancer Program
Dr. Ivan H. El-Sayed is a head and neck cancer surgeon. He specializes in treating benign and malignant lesions of the salivary glands, paranasal sinuses and skull base. El-Sayed's research interests include examining the value of sentinel node biopsy (a procedure to check whether cancer has spread) for head and neck cancer. He also is investigating potential uses of lasers and nanoparticles for diagnosing and treating cancer. El-Sayed earned his medical degree and completed a residency in otolaryngology at Boston University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in head and neck oncology at UCSF. Dr. El is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Teratocarcinosarcoma, Endoscopy, and Turbinectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yue Ma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yue Ma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yue Ma by calling their office at 415-885-7770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yue Ma a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yue Ma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Swallowing Difficulty, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Yue Ma specialize in?
While Dr. Yue Ma is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Spasmodic Dysphonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Yue Ma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yue Ma has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Yue Ma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yue Ma accept my insurance?
Dr. Yue Ma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Painful SwallowingDr. Ma isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Spasmodic DysphoniaDr. Ma isDistinguished. Learn about Spasmodic Dysphonia.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Ma isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Advanced
- Laryngeal Nerve DamageDr. Ma isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Nerve Damage.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Ma isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Ma isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- DysarthriaDr. Ma isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EndoscopyDr. Ma isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Ma isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.